Mjöbäck: Accommodation, Church and Korrasjön

Mjöbäck, in the Swedish municipality of Svenljunga, offers two distinct reasons to visit: the detailed history of its church and a trip to the swimming area at Korrasjön. When choosing a hotel, holiday home or holiday apartment, consider which focus best suits your day’s plans. The church is in the town; the swimming area is a little way outside it. This does not, however, specify the distance from any particular accommodation.

Mjöbäck at a glance

• Mjöbäck Church was built in 1851, after the former church on the old cemetery across the road was deemed structurally unsound.
• The larger church bell weighs 450 kilograms; after it cracked while ringing in 1831, it was recast in Jönköping.
• The smaller bell was cast in 1773.
• Korrasjön’s swimming area has a small sandy beach, a grassy area, a barbecue area and a bathing jetty.
• A pedestrian and cycle route connects Överlida and Mjöbäck.

What does the church tell us?

Today’s Mjöbäck Church replaced an older church in 1851. The old church stood in the old cemetery across the road and had been declared structurally unsound. This clearly distinguishes the change of location from later alterations to the present building. Extensive renovations in 1991 and 1992 gave the church its current appearance. Church painter Rose Bergström from Lidhult carried out the work, drawing on old models for the colour scheme.

The furnishings also reflect different people and periods. Johannes Johansson from Tokabo made the pulpit, altarpiece and hymn-number boards; he was most likely assisted by his elderly father, Johannes Andersson from Ölsbo. The baptismal font was made by Carl Johan Johansson from Tokabo. In the early 20th century, Johannes Bengtsson and his wife Lina from Klackhult donated it to the church. A runner was woven at Kasthalls in Kinna and designed by textile artist Elisabet Brenner from Holsljunga. These details concern the objects; they do not guarantee that every part of the church can be visited at any time.

The bells span an even wider range of dates: the smaller one dates from 1773. The larger bell, weighing 450 kilograms, was recast in Jönköping after it cracked while ringing in 1831. Those interested in the history of the building and its furnishings will find several distinct points of interest for a possible visit. Check current opening hours and tour availability before travelling.

Swimming area at Korrasjön

Korrasjön’s swimming area is a short way outside Mjöbäck and is listed under the town in the municipality’s list of swimming areas. Facilities described for a day of swimming include a small sandy beach, a grassy area and a bathing jetty. There is also a barbecue area; the local description mentions barbecuing and jumping into the water from the jetty as possible activities. This does not establish water quality, current availability or the rules in force on the day of your trip. Check these details before making firm plans to swim or barbecue.

The officially described route to the swimming area runs from Mjöbäck towards Öxabäck: turn left and follow the signs. This signposting applies to the swimming area, not to the location of your accommodation. A separate pedestrian and cycle route between Överlida and Mjöbäck adds another travel option, but does not indicate the full distance to the lake.

Choose accommodation to suit your day’s plans

If the church’s history is your main interest, a location in town may be more important; for a day at Korrasjön, consider the actual connection to the lake. Compare the address of a specific hotel, holiday home or holiday apartment with the places you plan to visit. Check the current listing for your travel dates for facilities, price and availability; these are not provided by the town description.

For the broader travel overview: Svenljunga.